I moved to New York in 2012 to help kickstart the growth of a small non-profit which was lead by a man who has, to say it mildly, never lacked vision. A modern-day Confucius, he’s one of those dudes who seems to effortlessly speak in proverbs. …

It works, but only if you let it. One of the most rewarding moments of my career thus far came halfway into a brainstorming meeting at an early stage startup. …

What I learned crafting a visual identity for my own nuptials — One of the more awkward conversations I had to have with my (now) wife came in telling her I already owned our wedding domain name. There’s a certain thieving feeling that comes with telling your girlfriend she won’t be able to choose her own wedding hasthtag. Being that I make…

Every designer has asked this question at some point and, despite what the internet says, the answer isn’t Photoshop/Sketch/CSS. In fact, it’s far simpler. Observe everything. Take a passenger’s point-of-view to your own life for awhile. What happens when we have the courage to close our mouths and open our eyes is nothing shy of amazing. What’s the worst part of your commute? Where do people congregate most at your office? Was it immediately obvious how to open that door? What makes your favorite restaurant so great? How do first dates interact at your local bar?

What working with volunteers taught me about being a better manager. — Among my first full-time design gigs was a role at a small, socially motivated non-profit in the deep south. …